This winter season, Dubai Harbour, one of the most impressive coastal areas designed for a marine lifestyle, will feature a variety of world-class sports and entertainment activities. After hosting the Dubai Helishow, the region’s most lively and complete marine lifestyle will host many thrilling runs as part of the Dubai 30×30 Fitness Challenge, The Middle East Adventure Show, and The Official Bud X FIFA World Cup Fan Festival ™ in the following months.
Abdulla Binhabtoor, Chief Portfolio Management Officer, Shamal Holding, the owner and curator of Dubai Harbour, says, “Dubai Harbour is not only an extraordinary seafront district but its infrastructure and services have been carefully curated and purpose-built to deliver a premier, rich and multifaceted seafront experience like no other venue in the region. We look forward to welcoming local and international visitors over the coming months as Dubai Harbour continues growing as the outdoor venue of choice for all premier events. Alongside hosting an exciting line-up of locally and internationally renowned events, we look forward to the start of the upcoming cruise season at Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal, the first-ever dedicated cruise port in the region.”
The Dubai Harbour Runs
27th November 2022 – Dubai Harbour Morning Run
7th December 2022 – Dubai Harbour Night Run
As part of the 30×30 Dubai Fitness Challenge and continuing across the winter months, a series of exciting day and night runs will be held at Dubai Harbour. Running enthusiasts will have a chance to participate in a range of seafront routes across 3k, 5k or 10k and 15k courses.
Middle East Adventure Show
11th – 13th November 2022
The most significant event in the Middle East’s sports ecosystem seeks to bring together avid adventure enthusiasts each year and will be taking place at Dubai Harbour in November. MEAS is a platform where adventurists, sport lovers, government entities, manufacturers, solution providers and other organisations come together to discuss extraordinary opportunities for the development and business of sport.
The Bud X FIFA World Cup Fan Festival™
20th November – 18th December 2022
Dubai’s only immersive FIFA Fan Festival, with an array of games, entertainment, music and activations, will be taking place at the Dubai Harbour, attracting over 10,000 fans daily. This is the official BudX FIFA Fan Festival™, one of six International FIFA Fan Festival events in London, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Seoul and Dubai. The festival will comprise local and international live acts, unique food and beverage offerings, and DJs who will take to the stage between matches and after the day’s final game.
Previously, Dubai Harbour hosted large-scale events such as NoFilterDXB – Dubai Motor Show Redefined, Super Sports Run Series, The UAE Tour, and will be the new home of The Dubai International Boat Show, the maritime exhibition of the MENA region’s yachting sector, which will return early next year. The C.S. Aida Cosma and C.S. Costa Toscana will be homeporting at Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminals during the next few months, as will other visiting world-class cruise lines.
Lastly, aside from world-class events, Dubai Harbour Marinas is ready to welcome superyachts for short and long-term visits, with luxury facilities like marina services and outdoor dining at the exclusive Bar Du Port. The Dubai Harbour Yacht Club is home to an ever-changing portfolio of fresh premium dining experiences, including an authentic choice of delectable Italian dishes at L’Amo Bistr del Mare and Delizie Caffè Gourmet. With a few events and activities planned, tourists will experience a great winter by the sea at Dubai Harbour.